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Originally posted by GarthB
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Originally posted by mcrowder
You guys ruling interference on R2 who did nothing but fail to dematerialize when he was put out are just asking your fielders to peg R2 on purpose the next time.
Interference on this play required intent. This is not interference.
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Exactly.
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I'd have to see what the runner did on the play, but if he/she just stood there 30 feet from the bag and did nothing to prevent the ball from hitting them, then that is intent. They are intentionally choosing to allow the ball to hit them.
Those of you who do not want to rule interefenece on this play, tell me what other reason does a runner have to be in the way of a throw and not make an attempt to get out of the way other than trying to prevent a play at another base?
Now if they are sliding or running out of the way or trying to duck the throw, anything that shows me they are trying to avoid being hit and they still are, now I don't have intent and would probably no call this.
[Edited by gsf23 on Mar 15th, 2005 at 01:26 PM]